GUITAR LESSONS

I’m Derek — a passionate guitarist and dedicated teacher with over a decade of professional experience in live performance, studio recording, and private instruction.I’ve had the opportunity to perform with artists like Chris Kroeze, play professionally with Riverside All-Stars, and serve as a Music Director at Eagle Brook Church.Whether you’re just starting out, refining your sound, or preparing to perform, I’m here to help you grow with skill, clarity, and creativity.

WHO THESE LESSONS ARE FOR

  • -Complete beginners

  • -Kids, teens, and adults

  • -Intermediate players feeling stuck

  • -Worship, pop, rock, blues, and country musicians

  • -Anyone who wants to actually enjoy playing and improving

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by where to start — or unsure how to get better — we’ll fix that together.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Lessons are fully personalized to your goals, but typically include:

  • -Learning songs you actually want to play

  • -Building strong technique without busywork

  • -Understanding theory in a practical, usable way

  • -Developing confidence playing on your own or with others

  • -Guidance for performing, recording, or playing in a band

The goal isn’t just practice — it’s real progress and real results.

MY APPROACH

I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all lessons.Instead, I:

  • -Meet you at your current level

  • -Build around your musical interests

  • -Focus on practical skills you’ll actually use

  • -Keep things structured, but flexible

You won’t just be following a method — you’ll be developing your voice on the instrument.

HOW LESSONS WORK

  • -30 or 60-minute private lessons

  • -In-person or online options available

  • -Easy scheduling

  • -Beginner-friendly environment

We’ll keep things simple, clear, and focused on steady progress.

GETTING STARTED

The first step is easy!Book your first lesson in under 60 seconds:

(If you have questions before booking, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or fill out the interest form below — I’m happy to help!)